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Cloudy cornea

Overview Treatment
Alternative Names:
Corneal opacification; Corneal edema
Home Care:
Consult your health care provider. There is no appropriate home care.
Call your health care provider if:
  • The outer surface of the eye appears cloudy.
  • There is trouble with the vision.

Note: It is appropriate to see an ophthalmologist for vision or eye problems. However, the primary health care provider may also be involved if a systemic disease is suspected.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting cloudy cornea in detail may include:

  • Did the cornea become cloudy rapidly, or did it develop slowly?
  • When did you first notice this?
  • Does it affect both eyes?
  • Is there any history of injury to the eye?
  • What other symptoms are also present?
  • Is there any trouble with the vision?
  • If so, what type (blurring, reduced vision, or other) and how much?
Physical examination will include thorough examination of the eyes and vision.

Diagnostic tests may include:
  • Standard eye exam
  • Ophthalmoscopy
  • Special instruments using ultrasound to measure corneal thickness.
  • Special photographs to measure the cells of the cornea
  • Biopsy of lid tissue
  • Tests for suspected causes
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to cloudy cornea to your personal medical record.
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